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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Del's prays that she will _____________________________.

2. Del realizes that prayer and ____________ do not always fit nicely together.

3. How did Uncle Craig die?

4. How many acres does Del's family live on?

5. During what months do Del's mother and the children live in the rented house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What social and self improvement activities does Del's mother engage in?

2. What do Del's aunts believe about ambition in life?

3. Who is Mary Agnes?

4. How old is Del in this chapter and what is her current quest in life?

5. What are the circumstances of Del's biting Mary Agnes?

6. How does Del come to the realization that not all prayers are answered in the way one would like?

7. What is especially troubling for Del about the plan to kill Major?

8. What is Del's favorite of Benny's possessions?

9. Where do Del's aunts move after Uncle Craig dies?

10. Why is Del helpless when it comes to helping Owen save Major?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Del loves to escape her world through reading and this becomes an important theme throughout the book. Name at least two other themes in the cycle of stories and cite two examples for each to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Del, Ada, Owen, Mr. Jordan and Uncle Benny.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Identify the point of view used and explain why this story qualifies.

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